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Antique Quilts with Mary Beth Togni

Canastota resident Mary Beth Togni visits to present her quilt collection, spanning 150 years of history, and discuss the history behind each quilt.

Mary Beth Togni has been collecting quilts she loves for more than twenty years. Her interest began when she inherited her first quilt top from her grandmother as a child—an object that stayed with her until, years later, she opened the box containing her first purchased quilt and was instantly hooked. Her collection spans roughly c. 1860 to c. 2004, and represents a broad array of types and styles. She delights in each piece and says "every quilt brings a smile". Mary Beth has documented the quilts and the historical information she gathered in a book, and she looks forward to sharing the collection in hopes it will bring others the same joy and appreciation of beauty.

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